Famous Virginia Polytechnic Institute And State University Alumni

Updated July 22, 2019 22.1k views290 items

List RulesPeople on this list must have gone to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University and be of some renown.

List of famous alumni from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University, with photos when available. Prominent graduates from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University include celebrities, politicians, business people, athletes and more. This list of distinguished Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University alumni is loosely ordered by relevance, so the most recognizable celebrities who attended Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University are at the top of the list. This directory is not just composed of graduates of this school, as some of the famous people on this list didn't necessarily earn a degree from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University.

This list features graduates like Michael Vick and Jayma Mays.

This list answers the questions “Which famous people went to Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University?” and “Which celebrities are Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University alumni?”

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Michael Vick
Spokesperson, American football player
Age: 40
Birthplace: Virginia
Michael Dwayne Vick (born June 26, 1980) is a former American football quarterback who played... more
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2
Alex Sánchez
Novelist, Author
Age: 63
Birthplace: Mexico City, Mexico
Alex Sánchez (born 1957) is a Mexican American author of award-winning novels for teens and... more
3
Jayma Mays
Actor, Singer
Age: 41
Birthplace: Bristol, Tennessee, USA
Jamia Suzette "Jayma" Mays (born July 16, 1979) is an American actress and singer. She is... more
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4
Charles Camarda
Astronaut, Aerospace Engineering
Age: 68
Birthplace: New York City, New York
Charles Joseph "Charlie" Camarda (born May 8, 1952 in Queens, New York) is an American... more
5
Ben Taylor
American football player
Age: 42
Birthplace: Bellaire, Ohio
Benjamin Frazier Taylor (born August 31, 1978) is a former professional American football... more
6
Seung-Hui Cho
Seung-Hui Cho (조승희 in Korean, properly Cho Seung-Hui; January 18, 1984 – April 16, 2007) was a... more
7
Tony McNulty
Politician
Age: 61
Birthplace: London, United Kingdom
Anthony James McNulty (born 3 November 1958) is a British politician who was the Labour Member... more
8
Jeff Allen
Basketball player, Athlete
Age: 33
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Jeff Allen is a professional basketball player.... more
9
Edward J. Laurent
Database manager, Editor
Ed Laurent is a Spatial Ecologist who develops and delivers collaborative, science-based... more
10
Mary Hatwood Futrell
Educator
Age: 80
Birthplace: Altavista, Virginia
Mary Hatwood Futrell is an educator.... more
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Trey Sheldon
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John A. White Jr.
Businessperson
Age: 79
John Austin White, Jr, Ph.D., P.E. was the fourth chancellor of the University of Arkansas. He... more
13
Homer Hickam
Author, Writer
Age: 77
Birthplace: Coalwood, West Virginia
Homer Hadley Hickam Jr. (born February 19, 1943) is an American author, Vietnam veteran, and a... more

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Claude A. Swanson
Politician, Lawyer
Age: Dec. at 77 (1862-1939)
Birthplace: Swansonville, Virginia, United States of America
Claude Augustus Swanson (March 31, 1862 – July 7, 1939) was an American lawyer and Democratic... more
15
Chet Culver
Politician, Teacher
Age: 54
Birthplace: Washington, D.C., United States of America
Chester John "Chet" Culver (born January 25, 1966) is an American politician who served as the... more
16
Bruce Smith
American football player
Age: 52
Birthplace: Virginia, United States of America
Bruce Bernard Smith (born June 18, 1963) is a former American football defensive end for the... more
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Robert Coleman Richardson
Physicist
Age: Dec. at 76 (1937-2013)
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Robert Coleman Richardson (June 26, 1937 – February 19, 2013) was an American experimental... more
18
Pierson Prioleau
American football player
Age: 43
Birthplace: Charleston, South Carolina
Pierson Olin Prioleau [PEER-sun PRAY-low] (born August 6, 1977) is a former American football... more
19
Jake Grove
American football player
Age: 40
Birthplace: Johnson City, Tennessee
Charles Jacob Grove (born January 22, 1980) is a former American college and professional... more
20
Robert B. Pamplin
Businessperson
Age: Dec. at 98 (1911-2009)
Birthplace: Dinwiddle County, Virginia
Robert Boisseau Pamplin (November 25, 1911 – June 24, 2009) was an American businessman and... more
21
John B. McKay
Pilot, Engineer
Age: Dec. at 53 (1922-1975)
Birthplace: Portsmouth, Virginia
John Barron McKay (December 8, 1922 – April 27, 1975) was an American naval officer, World War... more
22
Darryl Tapp
American football player
Age: 36
Birthplace: Portsmouth, Virginia
Darryl Anthony Tapp (born September 13, 1984) is an American football defensive end who is... more
23
Robert C. Michelson
Scientist, Engineer
Age: 69
Birthplace: Washington, D.C.
Robert C. Michelson (born 1951) is an American engineer and academic widely known for... more

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DeAngelo Hall
American football player
Age: 36
Birthplace: Rockville, Maryland
DeAngelo Eugene Hall (born November 19, 1983) is a former American football defensive back who... more
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Jimmy F. Williams
American football player
Age: 36
Birthplace: Hampton, Virginia
James Franklin Williams, Jr. (born March 8, 1984) is a former American football cornerback who... more

Pierson Prioleau

John B. McKay

DeAngelo Hall